Break Free Classes

Break Free classes offer education and support to help people stop their use of tobacco products over eight sessions.  The classes feature one-on-one counseling with a registered nurse, peer support, education materials, web resources, information on tobacco replacement products and a voucher for a one-month supply of a tobacco replacement product. 

The Break Free program follows the American Lung Association’s stop smoking program. Many smokers find it hard to quit because there are several aspects to their addiction.  Trained facilitators teach smokers to recognize physical, mental, and social cues for smoking, giving smokers a better chance of quitting for good.  No matter how long a smoker has smoked, he or she can benefit from quitting.  After quitting, a smoker’s body will begin to repair most of the smoking damage, beginning as early as 20 minutes after the last cigarette smoked.

Funding for this project was provided in part by the Missouri Foundation for Health.  The Missouri Foundation for Health is a philanthropic organization whose vision is to improve the health of the people in the communities it serves.  There is no charge to attend the Break Free classes.  Call 573-406-1633 to register.  For more information, visit carycancercenter.org.

The Break Free series consists of 8 sessions over 7 weeks with a follow up session three weeks from the completion date. The classes will be held at the James E. Cary Cancer Center and dates for classes are listed below.